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            <title>A Successful Vermont Green Up Day 2024</title>
            <description>Vermont had an amazing turnout with a 30% increase in volunteers (30,176) who picked up 404 TONS of trash.  Vermont now has achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for &quot;The most pledges received to pick up trash in 24 hours.&quot;</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/a-successful-vermont-green-up-day-2024</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:39:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark your calendar for next year’s GREEN UP Day May 3rd, 2025</p>
<p><strong><a href="/uploads/2024-green-up-day-tr-250-words-.pdf">Success on Green Up Day, May 4, 2024</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Benefit Fundraiser for Woodford Hollow School on April 5, 2025  5-7 PM</title>
            <description>Help support our school. Come join us for a Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle   at the American Legion Post 13 on Northside Dr. April 5, 2025, 5-7 PM.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/benefit-fundraiser-for-woodford-hollow-school-on-april-5-2025-5-7-pm</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 13:40:40 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Save the Date!
Spaghetti Dinner and Raffle Fundraiser for Woodford Hollow School
April 5, 2025
5-7 PM
American Legion Post 13
225 Northside Dr.
Bennington, Vt.
Eat in or take out</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Bennington Spring Job Fest</title>
            <description>Looking for a job?  Attend Bennington&apos;s Spring Job Fest Thursday, May 15, 2025</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/bennington-spring-job-fest</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:40:52 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/poster-05-15-bennington.pdf">Bennington Spring Job Fest</a></p>
<p>When?  Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 11am - 2pm</p>
<p>Where?  Outdoors at the Deer Park</p>
<p>\    353 North St.</p>
<p>\    Bennington, Vt.</p>
<p>Cost?  Free! (for job seekers and employers)</p>
<p>Questions?  Call 802-442-6376 or visit: labor.vermont.gov</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Bennington Town Plan Survey</title>
            <description>Bennington has invited residents of Woodford to complete a survey for input into their town planning.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/bennington-town-plan-survey</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:33:57 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Here is what Bennington included in their request to post this survey:</p>
<p>“We want to hear not just from Bennington residents, but people who work, go to school, shop, and spend time in Bennington, which I know includes most Woodford residents.”</p>
<p>Click on the following link if you are interested in completing their survey.</p>
<p><a href="/uploads/bennington-town-plan-survey-1-.pdf">Bennington Town Plan Survey</a></p>
<p>You may drop it off or mail it to the Bennington Town Office at 205 South St. Bennington, Vt. 05201.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Board of Abatement Meeting Notice</title>
            <description>Monday, June 5, 2023 at 5 PM at the Woodford Town Office</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/board-of-abatement-meeting-notice</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 20:02:32 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/abatement-hearing-notice-2023.pdf">Board of Abatement Meeting Notice</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Dog Licenses Fees Raised by $2</title>
            <description>Effective January 1, 2025, the Vt. Legislature increased the fee to be collected for the State of Vt. Rabies Control Program from $1 to $3.  This raises the total that clerks must collect to $11 for neutered dogs and $15 for unneutered one.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/dog-licenses-fees-raised-by-2</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:41:58 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dogs must be registered by April 1 of every year.  Please bring a copy of the dog’s rabies license to the Town Office when you are registering your dog.</p>
<p>Here is the law that was passed effective January 1, 2025:</p>
<p><a href="https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/Docs/ACTS/ACT167/ACT167%20As%20Enacted.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Act 167 (2024)</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Estate Planning in the Green Mountain State.  Wills, Trusts, and Incapacity</title>
            <description>Should I have a Will or a Trust?  Will my surviving spouse or children have to pay estate or inheritance taxes on my estate?  Bennington attorney Jim Dingley will provide you with information and answer questions.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/estate-planning-in-the-green-mountain-state-wills-trusts-and-incapacity</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:59:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This seminar will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the Woodford Town Office Meeting room.  1391 Vermont Route 9, Woodford, Vt.  There is no need to preregister.  Seminar is being offered free of charge.</p>
<p>Further information is provided on <a href="/uploads/estate-vs-trusts.pdf">this poster</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Forest Service News Release</title>
            <description>Green Mountain National Forest Implements Fire Restrictions Sept 22, 2025</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/forest-service-news-release</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 17:41:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="/uploads/forest-service-news-release.pdf">Forest Service News Release </a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Green Up Day - Saturday, May 2, 2026</title>
            <description>Green Up Day Information and Green Up bags can be found at the Woodford Town Office or the Woodford General Store</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/green-up-day-saturday-may-2-2026</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:31:09 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Green Up Vermont Day is Saturday, May 3, 2025</title>
            <description>Vermont Green Up Day is an annual statewide event when over 22,000 volunteers come together to remove litter from Vermont&apos;s roadsides and public spaces.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/green-up-vermont-day-is-saturday-may-3-2025</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:55:38 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Green Up bags are available at the Town Office and at the Woodford General Store.  Bags will be picked up if left along the roadside.  </p>
<p><strong><a href="/uploads/2025-green-up-safety-poster-3.pdf">Safety First on Green Up Day</a></strong>!</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Household Hazardous Waste Collection</title>
            <description>Household hazardous Waste Collection Open May - October by appointment only at the Bennington Transfer Station, 904 Houghton Ln.  Book an appointment at BenningtonCountyWaste.org or call 802-442-0713 x2</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/household-hazardous-waste-collection-1</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:39:46 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>What to bring:</strong>  Any substance with labels that say CAUSTIC, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, POISON, FLAMMABLE, DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, USE IN OPEN ENVIRONMENT.</p>
<p>For more information click on to this link to see the <strong><a href="/uploads/household-hazardous-waste-collection.pdf">Household Hazardous Waste Collection flyer</a></strong>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Household Hazardous Waste Collection</title>
            <description>Now open May through October by appointment only at the Bennington Transfer Station, 904 Houghton Lane, Bennington</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/household-hazardous-waste-collection</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:45:17 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For more information:</p>
<p><a href="/uploads/hhw-flyers-for-lamination.pdf">Household Hazardous Waste Flyer</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Legal Notice Re; The Bennington County Budget</title>
            <description>Meeting to discuss the preliminary proposed County budget will be held December 2 at 5 PM at the Bennington County Courthouse, 207 South St. Bennington, Vt.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/legal-notice-re-the-bennington-county-budget</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:49:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="/uploads/legal-notice.pdf">Official Legal Notice</a></strong><a href="/uploads/legal-notice.pdf"></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Lyons Permit Request</title>
            <description>A public hearing will be held before the Zoning Board of Adjustments in the Town of  Woodford on June 9 at 5 PM at the Woodford Town Office.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/lyons-permit-request</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2025 17:57:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/lyons-permit-request.pdf">Official Notice</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>MAU Special Bond Vote Will Be Held September 10, 2024</title>
            <description>Special Election regarding improvements to Spinelli Field will be held Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024 at the Town Hall 7 AM - 7 PM</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/mau-special-bond-vote-will-be-held-september-10-2024</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:20:17 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="/uploads/mau-warning-091024.pdf">MAU Special Election Warning</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="/uploads/mau-sample-ballot.pdf">MAU Special Election Sample Ballot</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>New Time for Our Annual Town Meeting</title>
            <description>We have changed the usual time of our Annual Town Meeting to 6 PM.  The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/new-time-for-our-annual-town-meeting</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:24:21 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In hopes of encouraging better attendance at our Town Meeting, the select board has decided to host this year’s town meeting at an earlier time.   The meeting will open at 6 PM instead of the later time of 7:30 PM.  Please join us on Monday, March 3, 2025 at the Woodford Town Hall.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>No Planning Commission or Zoning Board meetings will be held Dec., 2023</title>
            <description>PC and ZBA meetings cancelled for December</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/no-planning-commission-or-zoning-board-meetings-will-be-held-dec-2023</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 18:21:37 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No Planning Commission or Zoning Board meetings will be held this month, December, 2023.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Notice About Not Using Roadside Springs for Drinking Water</title>
            <description>People are advised not to use roadside springs for drinking or cooking due to the drought in Vermont</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/notice-about-not-using-roadside-springs-for-drinking-water</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:07:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Please open this <a href="/uploads/roadside-spring-sign-general-2-.pdf">flyer from the Vermont Department of Health</a> regarding not using roadside springs for drinking or cooking.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Notice to Taxpayers</title>
            <description>The listers of Woodford have lodged the abstract of property owners in the Town Office for inspection of taxpayers.  Grievances must be received in writing and received by May 31, 2024.  The listers will meet at 9 am on May 31, 2024 to hear appeals of the taxpayers aggrieved.  </description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/notice-to-taxpayers-1</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2024 15:15:50 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/grand-list-notice-to-tax-payers.pdf">Official Notice to Taxpayers</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Notice to Taxpayers</title>
            <description>Town listers will meet on May 20, 2025, at 9 am to hear appeals of the taxpayers aggrieved by the actions of the listers from whom timely aggrievances have been received.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/notice-to-taxpayers-2</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 20:14:27 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Grievances must be in writing and received on or before May 20, 2025, in order to be heard.  Postmarks will not be accepted.</p>
<p><a href="/uploads/notice.pdf">Official Notice to Taxpayers</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Notice to Taxpayers</title>
            <description>Property taxes are due on or before September 27, 2025</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/notice-to-taxpayers-3</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 15:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The treasurer will be at the town office from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday, September 27 to collect taxes.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Notice to Taxpayers</title>
            <description>Abstract of the property owners of Woodford has been completed.  The Assessor will hear any grievances to the abstract on May 19, 2023, from 9 am - 12 pm.  Appeals must be submitted in writing before that time.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/notice-to-taxpayers</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 19:45:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/notice-to-taxpayers-04.may.2023.pdf">Official Taxpayer Notice</a><a href="/uploads/notice-to-taxpayers-04.may.2023.pdf"></a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Official Town Election Results Of March 3, 2026 Are Now Posted on the Elections &amp; Voting Tab</title>
            <description>Look under the Elections &amp; Voting Tab for the results of our Town Election held March 3, 2026</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/official-town-election-results-of-march-3-2026-are-now-posted-on-the-elections-voting-tab</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:26:28 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/town-election-results-26.pdf">Official Results of Town Election Held March 3, 2026</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Official Warnings and Sample Ballots for Town Meeting and Elections are now available under the heading Elections and Voting</title>
            <description>Click the above tab for Elections and Voting and scroll down to area entitled &quot;Election Information and Results&quot;.  Look for Sample Ballots and Warnings for the upcoming Town Meeting, March 4 and Election Day March 5, 2024</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/official-warnings-and-sample-ballots-for-town-meeting-and-elections-are-now-available-under-the-heading-elections-and-voting</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:42:19 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Town Meeting March 4, 2024 at 7:30 pm at the Woodford Town Hall.</p>
<p>The Presidential Primary and Town Election Day is March 5.  Voting for Woodford Town residents will take place at the Woodford Town Hall located at 1391 Vt. Route 9 in Woodford.  Polls will open at 7 am and close at 7 pm.  </p>
<p>Please come and vote.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Planning Commission Public Meeting October 13, 2025 at 5:15 PM</title>
            <description>The Planning Commission is meeting to consider the application for the Woodford General Store to erect an 8 by 8 foot business sign.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/planning-commission-public-meeting-october-13-2025-at-5-15-pm</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:47:48 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="/uploads/woodford-general-store-002-.pdf">Planning Commission Public Hearing Announcement</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Planning/Zoning Meetings Cancelled</title>
            <description>The Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings scheduled for January 12 have been cancelled.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/planning-zoning-meetings-cancelled</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 18:09:34 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings have been cancelled for January 12, 2026.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Public Hearing Before the Planning Commission to be held Monday, Aug 11, 2025 at 5:15 pm</title>
            <description>An application received from Prospect Mountain Association Inc., to construct a 36 foot by 54 foot storage garage will be reviewed</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/public-hearing-before-the-planning-commission-to-be-held-monday-aug-11-2025-at-5-15-pm</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:11:39 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An application from the Prospect Mountain Assoc. Inc. to construct a 36 foot by 54 foot storage garage located on the property at 204 Prospect Access Rd. in Woodford has been submitted.</p>
<p>The application is available for inspection at the Woodford Town Office.  Persons wishing to appeal and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or attorney.</p>
<p><strong><a href="/uploads/prospect-permit-app.pdf">Town of Woodford Planning Commission Hearing Notice</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Public Hearing Before the Zoning Board of Adjustments</title>
            <description>A Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustments will be held Monday, August 21, 2023.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/public-hearing-before-the-zoning-board-of-adjustments</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2023 15:25:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A Public Hearing before the Zoning Board of Adjustments of the Town of Woodford will be held at the Woodford Town Hall on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 5:00 PM to consider the following application:</p>
<ul><li>APPLICATION #2023-05 from Amy Gaither-Hayes of 114 Beach Road in Woodford Lake Estates, parcel # 000058, requesting to construct a 6 foot x 8 foot addition to the existing home to be used as a dining area.</li></ul>
<p>The above application is available for inspection at the Woodford Town Office.  Persons wishing to appeal and be heard may do so in person or be represented by an agent or attorney.</p>
<p>Susan Wright</p>
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            <title>Public Hearing Monday, October 16, 2023 at 5:30 PM to consider amendments to the Woodford Town Plan</title>
            <description>Public Hearing for Updates to the Woodford Town Plan</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/public-hearing-monday-october-16-2023-at-5-30-pm-to-consider-amendments-to-the-woodford-town-plan</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 13:12:08 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For more information:</p>
<p><a href="/uploads/legal-notice.town-plan-2023docx-1-.docx">Legal Notification</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/publichearingnotice_woodfordtownplan2023-1-003-.docx">Notice of Public Hearing</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/town-plan-reporting-form-003-.docx">Planning Board Reporting Form for Proposed Municipal Plan</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/woodford_townplan_edits.pdf">Draft of Updated Woodford Town Plan</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Public Meeting Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 7 PM to consider amendments to the Woodford Town Plan</title>
            <description>The meeting will be held at the Woodford Town Hall, 1391 Vt. Route 9, Woodford, Vt.  The full proposed Town Plan can be viewed online under the Documents tab, Woodford Town Documents, Woodford Town Plan - Draft for 2023</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/public-meeting-wednesday-december-20-2023-7-pm-to-consider-amendments-to-the-woodford-town-plan</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Nov 2023 13:37:22 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Legal Notice</p>
<p>The Town of Woodford, Vermont.  Interested persons are hereby notified and warned that the Town of Woodford Select Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 7:00 PM to conisder amendments to the Woodford Town Plan.  The meeting will be held at the Woodford Town Hall, 1391 Vt Route 9, Woodford Vt 05201.  The full proposed Town Plan can be viewed online at <a href="https://woodfordvt.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://woodfordvt.org</a> or at the Woodford Town Hall.  The amended Town Plan affects the entire Town of Woodford.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Remaking the Town&apos;s Listserv</title>
            <description>Unfortunately we lost most of the emails we had listed on our Town&apos;s listserv.  If you are interested in receiving town information though our listserv, please call the Town Office at  802-442-4895 with your name and email address.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/remaking-the-towns-listserv</link>
            <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:16:23 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Our Town’s listserv email addresses have been lost in cyberspace.  We would like to reinstate sharing Town information through a listserv.  If you would like to receive Woodford Town news and information by email, please call the office at 802-442-4895 with your name and email address and we will include you on our list.  We will also have a sign up sheet available at our Annual Town Meeting, March 3, 2025 at 6 PM.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Route 9 Ledge Stabilization Project</title>
            <description>One way traffic this week on Rte 9. Expect delays</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/route-9-ledge-stabilization-project</link>
            <pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:23:07 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The contractor will be drilling ledge-face drains for the remainder of this week. Cones and flaggers will be used to delineate the project area and regulate the flow of traffic.</p>
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            <title>School Board Positions Open</title>
            <description>The SVUESD (our local elementary school district) and the Southwest Vt. Regional Tech School District are looking for new school board members.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/school-board-positions-open</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jan 2024 18:52:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The deadline to file is 5pm Monday, January 29, 2024.  30 voter signatures from any of the member towns (Benn, Woodford, Pownal, Shaftsbury) and the Consent of Candidate form must be completed.  These forms can be found at the Bennington Town Office. The tech center is an at-large position, so it can be any registered voter from any of the member towns, which is larger than MAU &amp; elementary.  It includes Manchester, Dorset, Arlington, Sunderland, Readsboro, Stamford, etc.  The Elementary School Board position is a Woodford Town resident position.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Select Board Meeting Changed to Thursday, March 19 at 6 PM</title>
            <description>Please note that this week&apos;s Select Board meeting has been changed from Wednesday to Thursday.  Note time change to 6 pm.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/select-board-meeting-changed-to-thursday-march-19-at-6-pm</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:49:18 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Select Board meeting for the week has been moved from Wednesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 19 at 6 pm.  The time has also been changed from 7 pm to 6 pm.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Select Board Meeting Scheduled for July 17, 2024 has been rescheduled to July 24, 2024</title>
            <description>July 2024 Select Board meeting rescheduled</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/select-board-meeting-scheduled-for-july-17-2024-has-been-rescheduled-to-july-24-2024</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:54:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Select Board Meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, July 17, 2024 has been rescheduled to the following Wednesday, July 24, 2024.  Select Board meetings are usually held every third Wednesdays at 7 PM at the Town Office.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <description>Rescheduling of June 19, 2024, Select Board meeting</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/select-board-meeting-scheduled-for-june-19-has-been-changed-to-june-26-2024</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Select Board meeting originally scheduled for June 19, 2024, has been rescheduled for the following Wednesday, June 26, 2024.  Select Board meetings are held at the Town Office at 7 PM.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Special Meeting and Election Warning June 13, 2023 for SVUESD</title>
            <description>Special election for permission to lease land to United Children&apos;s Services of Bennington Co, Inc on the Pownal School property.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/special-meeting-and-election-warning-june-13-2023-for-svuesd</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2023 18:38:58 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="/uploads/svu-special-election-warning-6.13.23.pdf">Special Meeting Warning, Tuesday, June 13, 2023</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/sample-ballot-061323.pdf">Sample Ballot for June 13, 2023 Election</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>The Special Election for the Proposed SVUESD Budget is Scheduled for April 14, 2026 at the Woodford Town Hall.  A Public Informational Hearing is Scheduled for April 7 at 5:30 PM at the SVSU Administrative Offices.</title>
            <description>Click here for specific information and the warnings regarding the Hearing and Special Election for Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District (SVUESD)</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/the-special-election-for-the-proposed-svuesd-budget-is-scheduled-for-april-14-2026-at-the-woodford-town-hall-a-public-informational-hearing-is-scheduled-for-april-7-at-5-30-pm-at-the-svsu-administrative-offices</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:25:53 GMT</pubDate>
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            <description>Woodford Town Meeting March 2, 2026 at 6 pm and voting will take place March 3, 2026 at the Town Hall, 7 am-7pm.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/the-town-and-school-warnings-are-now-posted-on-the-elections-and-voting-page-on-this-website</link>
            <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 19:09:20 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Town and School Warnings can also be found posted at Dave Wright’s Garage, the Woodford General Store, the Town Office, and on this website.</p>
<p><a href="/uploads/town-warning.pdf-2025.pdf">Town Meeting Warning</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/svr-warning.pdf26.pdf">SW Vt. Regional Technical School Warning</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/mau-warning-26.pdf">MAU Warning</a></p>
<p><a href="/uploads/elementary-warning-26.pdf">Elementary Schools Warning</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>The Town Clerk&apos;s Office will be closed April 3 - 7, 2023.  The Treasurer&apos;s Office will remain open with hours as posted.</title>
            <description>Town Clerk&apos;s Office closed during the first week in April, 2023</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/the-town-clerks-office-will-be-closed-april-4-7-2023-the-treasurers-office-will-remain-open-with-hours-as-posted</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:08:01 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Regular business hours for the town treasurer is as follows:  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 am - 3 pm.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town and School Meetings Warnings are posted on the website</title>
            <description>Postings can be found on the website under Elections and Voting Tab</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/town-and-school-meetings-warnings-are-posted-on-the-website</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:20:56 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Woodford Town Annual Meeting Warning, Mount Anthony Union School District and Southwest Vermont Union Elementary School District Warnings can be found on this website under the Elections and Voting Tab.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <description>Town Office hours during July 4 holiday</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/town-clerks-office-closing-for-the-holiday</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:51:26 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Town Clerk’s Office will be closed Thursday, July 29 through Tuesday, July 4.  The office will reopen July 5, 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM.  The Town Treasurer will be available as usual on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, normal hours.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Meeting Balloting March 7, 2023 (7AM - 7PM) at the Woodford Town Hall</title>
            <description> School Districts&apos; budgets and school directors will be voted on along with the town budget and some town officials.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/town-meeting-balloting-march-7-7-am-7pm-at-the-woodford-town-hall</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:13:36 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Town Meeting Balloting will be held on March 7th from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. You can download the sample ballots on our <strong><a href="https://woodfordvt.org/documents" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Documents Page</a></strong> (under Voter Information) or at the links below.</p>
<h2>Downloads</h2>
<ul><li><a href="https://woodfordvt.org/uploads/2023-town-ballot.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sample Town Ballot</a></li>
<li><a href="https://woodfordvt.org/uploads/sample-school-ballots-2023.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sample School Ballots</a></li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town of Woodford Annual Meeting March 6, 2023 at 7:30 PM at the Woodford Town Hall</title>
            <description>Come see your friends and neighbors at the Woodford Town Meeting Monday, March 6.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/town-of-woodford-annual-meeting-march-6-2023-at-7-30-pm-at-the-woodford-town-hall</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2023 20:05:04 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="https://woodfordvt.org/uploads/signed-2023-warning-.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Town Meeting Warning</a></p>
<p><a href="https://woodfordvt.org/uploads/woodford-tr-final.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Town Meeting Annual Report for 2022</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town of Woodford&apos;s 2024 Annual Report Now Posted on Website</title>
            <description>The Town&apos;s 2024 Annual Report is now posted under the documents tab and then under Town Meeting.  Please note that the annual meeting time has changed to 6 PM this year.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/town-of-woodfords-2024-annual-report-now-posted-on-website</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Feb 2025 14:11:29 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Annual Report contains important town information which includes the town budget, appropriation requests, the town warning and other interesting general information concerning the town.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Town Office closed today March 14, 2023 due to weather conditions</title>
            <description>Snow storm closes Woodford Town Office</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/town-office-closed-today-march-14-2023-due-to-weather-conditions</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2023 13:15:20 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Woodford Town Office closed today, March 14, 2023</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <description>Tuesday, November 5, 2024 is General Election Day.  Ballots have been mailed.  Click here for more information</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/upcoming-general-election-information</link>
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<p>Ballots will have an addressed and stamped return envelope included in the packet,\
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If you do not wish to cast your ballot this way, please DO NOT simply dispose of your ballot.  You can return it to the Town Clerk’s Office in person and indicate on the envelope that you wish to vote in person on Election Day.  We will remove the request for early ballot from your voter profile.  \
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Another option is to BYOB (Bring Your Own Ballot) to the polls on November 5th.  If you choose this method, you can proceed to the check-in table where you will be checked-in.  The poll worker will take any mailing materials from you and let you continue to the voting box.</p>
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<p>What Do I Need To Do If I Moved Recently?\
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You can <strong>register or transfer your registration to vote, by logging into <a href="https://mvp.vermont.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">mvp.vermont.gov</a></strong> with your name, date of birth and Vermont driver’s license number.  When you access your profile, you will have the option to change your address.  Once completed, it will appear on the dashboard of the Town Clerk where you now reside, and they can complete the process.  If you aren’t comfortable with logging in online, you can always come into the Town Clerk’s Office and fill out a voter registration form.  Please bring your Vermont ID, as we will need the 8-digit number.  </p>
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<p><strong>Offices to Be Elected in the November 5, 2024 General Election:</strong></p>
<ul><li>U.S. President and Vice-President</li>
<li>U.S. Senate</li>
<li>U.S. Representative</li>
<li>Governor</li>
<li>Lieutenant Governor</li>
<li>Treasurer</li>
<li>Secretary of State</li>
<li>Auditor of Accounts</li>
<li>Attorney General</li>
<li>All (30) State Senate seats</li>
<li>All (150) State Representative seats</li>
<li>High Bailiff</li>
<li>Justices of the Peace</li></ul>
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            <title>General Election Ballots to be Mailed Soon - Check Your Address </title>
            <description>The State of Vermont will be mailing all active registered voters their General Election Ballots in mid September, 2024</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/update-your-mailing-address-with-the-state-of-vermont-if-need-be</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 04 Sep 2024 13:05:44 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Make sure your mailing address is up to date for this fall.  (College students update your campus addresses)</p>
<p>Check your status and make updates online at: https://,mvp.vermont.gov/</p>
<p><strong><a href="/uploads/poster-for-mailing-address.pdf">General Election Ballots Flyer</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Vermont Days June 10 and 11, 2023</title>
            <description>Vermont Days is an annual weekend in June celebrating the arrival of summer with free admission to day-use areas at Vermont State Parks and state-owned historic sites. Free Fishing Day is on Saturday, June 10 and gives residents and non-residents permission to fish in Vermont for the day without a license.   Both Vermont residents and out-of-state visitors are invited to celebrate summer in Vermont by spending the day on the lake, immersing yourself into Vermont’s past, or casting a line on Vermont Days.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/vermont-days-june-10-and-11-2023</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2023 20:31:34 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="/uploads/2023-vermont-days-poster.pdf">2023 Vermont Days Poster</a></strong></p>
<p><strong><a href="https://historicsites.vermont.gov" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">List of Vermont’s Historic Sites</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Vermont Green Up Day is Saturday, May 4, 2024</title>
            <description>Green Green Up bags are available for free at the Woodford Town Office.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/vermont-green-up-day-is-saturday-may-4-2024</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:25:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join your friends and neighbors to help clean up Vermont.  Collect trash in Vermont Green Up bags throughout your town and neighborhood.  Filled green bags can be left on the side of the road on May 4, 2024 for free pick up.  </p>
<p>Click <a href="https://greenupvermont.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a> for more information.</p>
<p>Click <a href="/uploads/guv-poster-2024-email.pdf">here</a> for this year’s poster.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Vermont is Experiencing Drought Conditions Across the Sate</title>
            <description>Cllick on this box for more information</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/vermont-is-experiencing-drought-conditions-across-the-sate</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 15:04:50 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="/uploads/vt.-drought-information.pdf">Vermont Drought Information</a></strong></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Vermont Primary Election Aug 13, 2024</title>
            <description>Warning posted on Elections and Voting Page</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/vermont-primary-election-aug-13-2024</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:20:03 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Warning for the Vermont Primary Election on August 13, 2024 is posted on the Elections and Voting page.  The following offices are being considered:</p>
<ul><li>US Senator</li>
<li>US Representative</li>
<li>Governor</li>
<li>Lieutenant Governor</li>
<li>State Treasurer</li>
<li>Secretary of State</li>
<li>Auditor of Accounts</li>
<li>Attorney General</li>
<li>State Senator(s)</li>
<li>State Representative(s)</li>
<li>High Bailiff</li></ul>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title> Vt. Green Up Day May 6, 2023</title>
            <description>Pick up your green trash bags at the Woodford Town Office and get out on Saturday, May 6, 2023 and clean up your neighborhood.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/vt-green-up-day-may-6-2023</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:05:42 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More information can be found using this link:  <a href="https://greenupvermont.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vt Green Up</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Welcome to our awesome new Website</title>
            <description>We know you&apos;ll have questions, click here to learn more...</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/welcome-to-our-awesome-new-website</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2023 19:28:22 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are building something great here and hope we can answer all of your questions. If you have a suggestion, please email us at <a href="mailto:woodfordvt@comcast.net.">woodfordvt@comcast.net.</a></p>
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            <title>What Should Bennington be like in the Future?</title>
            <description>Even though we live in Woodford, we are invited to attend any of the meetings listed to share your ideas that will guide Bennington town policy in the future.  For more information click on the title of this posting.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/what-should-bennington-be-like-in-the-future</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:58:41 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come share your ideas on the challenges and opportunities of living, working, and learning in Bennington.</p>
<p>Open the following link to see a list of the meetings available and how to register to attend any of these meetings:</p>
<p><a href="/uploads/btp-community-meetings-flyer.pdf">What Should Bennington be like in the Future?</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Woodford Town Office closed today, March 15, 2023 due to poor road conditions</title>
            <description>Town Office closed today</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/woodford-town-office-closed-today-march-15-2023-due-to-poor-road-conditions</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2023 12:07:03 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Woodford Town Office Closed Week of September 29, 2025</title>
            <description>The Woodford Town Office is closed the week of Sept. 29, 2025 and will reopen Oct. 6 at 8:30 AM.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/woodford-town-office-closed-week-of-september-29-2025</link>
            <pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:56:43 GMT</pubDate>
            <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Town Office will be closed the week of September 29, 2025 and will reopen October 6, 2025 at 8:30 AM.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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            <title>Woodford Town Office will be closed Jan 31 through Feb 2, 2024.  Will reopen Feb 5 at 8:30 am.</title>
            <description>Town Office closed Jan 31 - Feb 2, 2024</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/woodford-town-office-will-be-closed-jan-31-through-feb-2-2024-will-reopen-feb-5-at-8-30-am</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 20:03:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title>Zoning and Planning Commission Meetings Cancelled This Month</title>
            <description>The Planning Commission and Zoning Board of Adjustment meetings scheduled for February 9, 2026 have been cancelled.</description>
            <link>https://woodfordvt.org/news/zoning-and-planning-commission-meetings-cancelled-this-month</link>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 18:09:50 GMT</pubDate>
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<p>The Zoning Board and Planning Commission meetings regularly scheduled for February 9, 2026 have been cancelled.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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